Broccoli Soup

Broccoli Soup

I have to admit it- I love broccoli. Love it steamed, in salad, stir fried.  Still it is nice to try it as something other than a side dish.This soup will make it easy to get more veggies in your diet and it takes pretty good, too. I left it as is today, but you can also puree it for a different effect. No matter how you finish it off- it is yummy- but then I love broccoli.

Broccoli Soup

1 lb. Broccoli

2 leeks, trimmed, washed and cut in 1 inch pieces

1 T. butter

1 clove minced garlic

1/8 t. red pepper flakes

3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

6 c. chicken or vegetable stock

¼ t. nutmeg

Salt and pepper to taste

Peel broccoli stems and cut into 1- inch strips. Cut flowerets into small pieces. Cook leeks in butter 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, covered 20 minutes. Adjust seasonings and serve as is or puree if desired.. Serves 4-6.

Note: If you like your broccoli less cooked just add it 5-10 minutes after the rest of the ingredients.